Coaches' poll or AP top 25 = more fans and improves recruiting

[Guest BasketBull.]

I know many of you want the Big East Title, but getting on the top 25 early will really help attendance figures. If we don't start out on the polls, I think there's a very good chance after we beat Auburn.

This is the year to convert a lot of the local sports fans, in addition to pulling in some more of the Alumni. Wouldn't it be AWESOME to pack the house when some of the Big East big boys come to Tampa this year? And this is also the year to really do some major damage in recruiting!

I think we might just crack the top 25 on the AP when the preseason polls come out. I'm crossing my fingers.

[USF-PMR]

We should be top 25 recognition as you predict but I believe that respect will come after we defeat Auburn (game #2).  Then with victories over NC and then a close victory at home against WVA will solidify our top 20 action and then off we go!